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Protecting Furniture From PetsThis is a page about protecting furniture from pets. Without protection, furnishings can suffer abuse when people and pets are sharing the house.

 

Raising Sea Monkeys (Brine Shrimp)

Raising Sea Monkeys (Brine Shrimp)This is a page about raising sea monkeys (brine shrimp). An invented breed of brine shrimp that do not live in the sea, but are marketed to grow in aquariums.

 

Sad dog staring out window

Helping Your Pet Cope with LossThis is a page about helping your pet cope with loss. Pets feel and react to the loss of another pet or their owner.

 

dog in back of car with family in background

Caring for Pets When TravelingThis is a page about leave pets at home when traveling. Whether you are boarding your pets, leaving them at home or taking them along, you want to make sure it is a positive experience for all.

 

Dog messily drinking from a water bowl

Eliminating the Mess From Dog Water BowlsThis is a page about eliminating the mess from dog water bowls. Some pets can get quite sloppy when having a drink, leaving a puddle around their bowl.

 

Warning About Pets Eating Gorilla Glue

Warning About Pets Eating Gorilla GlueThis is a page about warning about pets eating Gorilla glue. Pets can't read the label warnings on household products such as glues. Many of these products are toxic and can make your pet quite ill.

 

A kitten sleeping on a colorful blanket.

Adopting a Blind Kitten?This is a page about adopting a blind kitten. Knowing the best way to make a kitty comfortable and safe in its new surroundings, will help it be more confident with its blindness.

 

Two lovebirds with eggs in their cage.

Understand Lovebird Behavior?This is a page about understand lovebird behavior. Learning what is normal behavior for lovebirds and what may be a sign of problems will help you keep them healthy.

 

A dog who is wary at the veterinarian's office.

Helping Your Pet's Vet PhobiaMany pets can become very agitated when they realize that they are heading to the vet's office. This is a page about helping your pet's vet phobia.

 

Coffee filter lining a pet dish

Use Coffee Filters as Pet Dish LinersYou can cut down on washing messy pet food dishes by lining them with inexpensive coffee filters. This is a page about coffee filters as pet dish liners.

 

A cat sitting on a window sill.

Protecting Window Sills from Pet ScratchesWhether it's a dog jumping up to see out of the window or a cat sharpening it's claws, if you have pets, your windowsills can get scratched easily. This is a page about protecting window sills from pet scratches.

 

Dog Laying in Grass

Home Remedies for Dog WormsFood grade diatomaceous earth can be an effective home remedy for dog worms. This is a page about home remedies for dog worms.

 

A pug peeing in someone's yard.

Keeping My Neighbor's Pets Out of My YardIn neighborhoods without fences, your neighbor's pets may freely wander into your yard and become a nuisance. This is a page about keeping my neighbor's pets out of my yard.

 

A cute gerbil.

Can Mice and Gerbils Live Together?While it is possible to keep mice and gerbils together, it is usually not recommended as they will become territorial in such a small enclosure. This is a page about can mice and gerbils live together?

 

A Christmas tree stand with water in it.

Pets Drinking the Christmas Tree WaterPreservative chemicals in your Christmas tree water may be harmful to your pet. If you have only put water in your Christmas tree stand, the water is safe for your pet to drink. Pets drinking the Christmas tree water will mean you have to refill it often but the water isn't toxic if there are no chemical additives.

 

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A frozen water bottle in a pet's water bowl.

Keeping a Pet's Water Bowl CoolMany pet owners and their charges prefer to have the water in the bowl kept at a cool temperature. There are a number of ways to achieve this. This is a page about keeping a pet's water bowl cool.

 

Petlynx for
Lost Pets

Using Petlynx for Lost PetsThis is a page about using Petlynx for lost pets. This is a lost pet recovery service that doesn't use a microchip. You have the option to do a 7-day free trial, or for a nominal fee there is a 21-day trial subscription and a lifetime subscription. This service allows you to upload a photo and a description that is stored in a database that helps in reuniting pets with their owners. You are able to make a lost pet report, as well as search "found pet" reports. Your pet can wear a tag that directs people to this website if they find your pet.

 

Use Tarp to Keep Snowy Grass Clear

Use a Tarp to Keep Snowy Grass Clear for PetsWhen the snow is coming down you can keep an area of the yard clear for your dog by covering it with a tarp. This is a page about use tarp to keep snowy grass clear for pets.

 

Dog in the grass scratching its face.

Gnats Biting DogsThere are countless suggestions for home remedies, using a variety of products intended for other purposes, to keep gnats from biting dogs. Take care when trying these; check with your vet for safe solutions. This is a page about gnats biting dogs.

 

Dog at the vet.

Low Cost Vet Clinics in Michigan?When you pet is in need of medical attention it can be very disturbing to find the cost prohibitive. Check with the local ASPCA for advice and try calling around for a vet that takes payments or offers some low cost options. This is a page about finding low cost vet clinics in Michigan.

 

A polypropylene bag that has been turned into a dog mattress.

Polypropylene Bag as Dog MattressRecycled polypropylene bags can be stuffed with recycled newspaper or other materials and made into an inexpensive dog bed. This is a page about using a polypropylene bag as a dog mattress.

 

Man taking batteries out of a smoke detector.

Smoke Detectors and Family PetsThe batteries in your home smoke detectors should last for quite a long time. However, once they begin to noticeably lose their charge the detector will begin to beep. This annoying reminder can be quite distressing to pets. This is a page about smoke detectors and family pets.

 

Two leather belts.

Convert Belt Into A Dog CollarIf you have either a leather punch or an awl and hammer you can easily convert an old belt into a new collar for you dog. It is always fun to find new uses for items that might otherwise be discarded.

 

Galls growing on an oak tree.

Oak Tree Galls Poisonous to Dogs?The galls on oak trees are generally caused by the tree's reaction to wasps laying their eggs on the twigs, branches, and leaves. They inject a hormone that causes the abnormal growth. Sometimes galls can be the result of bacteria or fungi. While generally not considered harmful, there are definitely concerns expressed by pet owners regarding pets eating them.

 

A cat eating food from a dish.

Feeding CatsMost cats will definitely let you know when they are hungry, whether you have a purebred princess or a houseful of rescues. This page has tips for feeding housecats and strays and ways to tempt a picky eater.

 

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Finding Free Cat Food?Where can I find free cat food or pay at low price. I am on a pension, very low income. Thank you.

 

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